William Sims
Military Person
1858 – 1936
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Who was William Sims?
William Sowden Sims was an admiral in the United States Navy who sought during the late 19th and early 20th centuries to modernize the navy. During World War I he commanded all United States naval forces operating in Europe. He also served twice as president of the Naval War College.
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- Born
- Oct 15, 1858
Port Hope - Also known as
- William Sowden Sims
- Nationality
- United States of America
- Canada
- Profession
- Education
- United States Naval Academy
- Bates College
- Legum Doctor
- Died
- Sep 25, 1936
Boston - Resting place
- Arlington National Cemetery
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on July 23, 2013
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